CATCH THE TASTE OF THE WILD

Sockeye Salmon

There is one place in the world where the waters are still pristine and rich with the bounty of natural salmon: Alaska! Home to the greatest wild salmon runs in the world, Alaska produces over 90% of the total North American commercial landings of natural salmon. Five unique and delicious species - Alaska King, Sockeye, Keta, Coho and Pink Salmon swim through the icy, pure waters of the North Pacific to mature into far and away the world's finest salmon.

The Lifecycle Of Alaska Salmon

Alaska Salmon spawn in over 2,000 freshwater rivers and lakes across the state. From there they migrate to the ocean, swimming thousands of miles through the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, feeding on ocean krill, shrimp and other small fish. This natural diet, combined with the rigors of swimming through icy waters, gives Alaska Salmon their unique flavor, color and superior texture.

Although the lifecycle and spawning characteristics of each of the five species of Alaska Salmon differ, each maintains the same timing year after year, returning to the exact place of their birth. As the salmon return to spawn, they build up reserves of fat and nutrients to carry them through their rigorous journey upstream. It is at this point of peak quality, just before they reach fresh water, that the salmon are harvested.

Click here for more detailed information on the lifecycle of Alaska Salmon. Click here for our on-line Wild Alaska Salmon Buyer's Guide.